At first I was just planning on shooting the leaf with nothing on it. I wanted to use a ladybug but I couldn't find any, so I decided to set it up anyway. After I took a few photos I realized that they were way too boring and needed something. So I got my camera all focused and set up on a tripod and then my while my brother would count down to three and click the shutter button I dropped water out of a dropper on to the leaf. I quit after about 75 shots and just picked what I thought was the best.
Editing in Photoshop:
-Straighten and crop
-Selective color to correct the background (the white balance wasn't quite accurate so it made the red look pinkish)
- Hue/Saturation
-Levels
-Photo filter
-USM and save for web
I'm predicting anywhere above a 6
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This is my favorite so far. The colors vibrate and to me that is what makes the compliments work for me. Used to do a lot of geometric art with compliments. The water drops are a refreshing addition.
i love the red/green combo. just wondering if lighting from a different angle could've shown more detail of the turbulent water on hitting the leaf getting ready to roll off. nice shot.
makes me think of tropicana o.j. i don't know why, but at work and home the backround looks orange instead of red, but it could be me ; ). the water drops are a nice touch and the centered comp appeals to me in this shot.
This is a very warm and vibrant shot. I like the drips of water and the reflection of light in the water drops on the 'leaf' (right? leaf?) Very nicely taken.
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